Husqvarna 536LiPT5 Operation Manual - Page 8
Battery tool use and care, Service, Pole pruner safety warnings - personal, safety, Causes
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Battery tool use and care • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. • Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritations or burns. Service • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Pole pruner safety warnings - personal safety • Keep all body parts away from the saw chain when using the pole saw. Before starting the pole saw, make sure the saw chain is not touching anything. Just one moment of carelessness when in use can lead to your clothes and parts of your body becoming entangled in the saw chain. • Always hold the pole saw in your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Holding the pole saw with the opposite hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and is forbidden. • Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surface only, because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chain contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool " live" and could give the operator an electric shock. • Do not use the pole saw in trees. Using the pole saw while in a tree may result in personal injury. • Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the saw chain. • Always stand in a stable position and use the pole saw only when standing on solid, safe and even surfaces. Slippery or instable surfaces such as ladders can make you lose balance or control of the pole saw. 8 - English • Look out for spring back when cutting branches that are under tension. Once the tension in the wood fibers is released, the branch can hit the operator and/ or throw the pole saw out of control. • Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped forward toward you or pull you off balance. • Carry the pole saw by the front handle and with the saw shut down and turned away from your body. Always fit the bar guard during transport and storage of the pole saw. Correct handling of the pole saw reduces the risk of inadvertent contact with the saw chain. • Follow instruction for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated saw chain may either brake or increase the chance of kickback. • Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control. • Saw only in wood. Do not use the pole saw for anything it is not intended for. For example, do not use the pole saw to saw in plastic, brick or building materials not made of wood. Using the pole saw for anything it is not intended for can result in dangerous situations. • We strongly recommend that first time users practice sawing logs on a saw horse or cradle. Causes and operator prevention of kickback Kickback can occur when the nose or tip of the bar touches an object, or when the wood comes close and jams the saw chain when sawing. Contact with the guide bar tip can in some cases cause a sudden reverse reaction and kickback of the guide bar towards the operator. Jamming the saw chain along the top of the guide bar can press it rapidly back towards the operator. These reactions can make you lose control of the pole saw that may result in serious personal injury. Do not rely only on the safety functions that are integrated in the brush saw. As a pole saw operator, you should take several steps to maintain your saw job free from accidents and injuries. Kickback is the result of incorrect use of the tool and/or incorrect operator procedures and can be avoided by taking the correct safety measure as described below. • Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers around the pole saw handle, with both hands on the handles. Position your body and your arms so that you can stand against any kickbacks. The power of kickbacks can be controlled by the operator if the correct precautions are taken. Do not let go of the pole saw. • Do not stretch too far and do not saw above shoulder height. This will help to prevent inadvertent tip contact and give better control of the pole saw in unexpected situations.